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| Fitness | Actual Calories Burned...? | Jul 16 2009 21:53 (UTC) |
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That is AWESOME epiphany!!! 2 years and 5 months ago, I also could barely run 100 meters without stopping!!! It gets easier. My first 5k I ran in just over 27 minutes...my times continued improving and I have now run some sub 20 minute 5k races. Keep it up...soon you will have your eyes on a marathon also! |
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| Fitness | Actual Calories Burned...? | Jul 16 2009 18:41 (UTC) |
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BSH,
I don't take a day off...although all the experts say that you shouldn't I found that my body does better running each and every day. I just cut one of the days a bit shorter then the rest...actually during my typical weeks I run 2 - 3 long runs 10+ miles, 2-3 medium runs 5 - 10 miles, and 1 - 2 short runs being less than 5 miles! You know your body best, so don't push it too hard! I have been constantly building my base. My goal is to get to the point when I can wake up any day and complete a marathon without even thinking about it... Sounds like your doing GREAT...just keep it up! |
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| Fitness | Actual Calories Burned...? | Jul 15 2009 22:02 (UTC) |
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Tryatri... I have done everything from sprints to half ironman. I have only been doing these for just over two years... Olympic tri's will teach you a ton, and the elements are close to the HI! Just keep training and things will happen over time. I didn't get into tri's until I was in my 30's so you will be smoking by the time your my age! |
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| Fitness | Actual Calories Burned...? | Jul 15 2009 20:46 (UTC) |
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bsh0611 do you want the short answer or the long? Short: During the school year while teaching I wake up at 4 a.m. to run and then run again in the evening. During the summer I just put in one long run everyday of the week Mon-Sun. Some weeks I run 10 miles a day and other weeks I run less or more each day. One thing that has really helped me and I don't suggest it to many people is...I have been running everyday. I started at the end of December and haven't stopped yet. When I began 3 miles was a good run, now that is just warming up! What I found for myself is that running everyday increased my endurance quicker then anything I have ever done! I also have two children...I live my life according to my convictions. 1. Time with God. 2. Time with family. 3. Time exercising. I do not allow number 3 to interfere with 1 or 2...my days during the school year are scheduled so that all 3 have their proper and adequate time if that makes any sense... |
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| Fitness | Actual Calories Burned...? | Jul 15 2009 20:40 (UTC) |
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I am doing the same Tryatri as far as the hunger goes...but I have recently been tracking calories again and am well under the daily calories, I am tracking because I am helping a few people shed some pounds and was interested in seeing how the math plays out for me now... I think some of it also has to do with the heart rate not going as fast as it use to as our cardiovascular systems are strengthened through exercise! I would say that most of what I am seeing says to go off of hunger but also be aware that not only does it take 3,500 excess calories to build a lb. of fat, but it also takes 3,500 calories to build a lb. of muscle! |
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| Fitness | Actual Calories Burned...? | Jul 15 2009 20:09 (UTC) |
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Yeah Cosmographer...that is what I meant when I said the time during my exercise...I understand if I am working out two - four hours a day that during that time my body would burn calories without the workout...so my math was there with ya! I just estimated on the numbers because I am not that concerened at the moment about weight lose for any other reason besides performance. I am at 9 percent body fat which isn't amazing, but for me it is pretty good! I don't believe in the BMI measurements. BMI classifies nearly all professional athletes at Obesity levels...while I am not a professional athlete, I am not too concerned about BMI levels. I haven't fit in size 32 pants ever in my life until now, so that is cool enough for me lol...thanks for the imput though everyone...gives me a lot to think about! |
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| Weight Loss | Midnight Snacks | Jul 10 2009 13:08 (UTC) |
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Actually it is AMAZINGLY good for your body if you eat some form of lean Protein rich food before bed to help muscle recovery! It also keeps your metabolism burning...you never want to go to long without taking in some fuel! Be strategic though and don't eat Carbs (Your bodies primary energy source) before bed...Stick to Protein, low fat, low carb food right before bed...also helps you sleep better! Ahhhhh nothing like a midnight omlete! |
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| Weight Loss | Eggs and meat | Jul 09 2009 03:05 (UTC) |
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Get egg beaters...eggs are one of the best foods you can eat! They are insanely good for you!!! Do not cut out eggs...in fact eat 3 - 4 eggs with low fat meat mixed in...this is a staple in my diet, it is a staple in any serious atheletes diet...Cut out sugars and fat from your diet, not a pure protein source! |
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| Fitness | Food and Fitness...BMR and that stuff... | Mar 20 2008 01:51 (UTC) |
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Yeah it does...I guess I am just afraid that no matter how active I am, if I eat as much as I am, clean or unclean, I will put the weight back on...but I guess that is just a mind thing! I do need to hit the weights more now though...that was a major thing that I did while I was taking on the largest amounts of weight.
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| Fitness | Marathon Training and Diet | Feb 29 2008 02:17 (UTC) |
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Just eat...that is what I do! I don't eat any garbage, only healthy food, I watch my weight everyday, but I am 6'3" 195 to 200 lbs...so I burn over 3,000 calories just by staying active moderately. If I were you, I would just eat...make sure your getting enough carbs to cover your mileage output. When your training for a marathon it is like buffet time lol |
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| Weight Loss | another breakfast question | Feb 26 2008 01:10 (UTC) |
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yeah and if your trying to lose...maybe try some splenda in there instead of the honey...but that is just my sick way of thinking!  |
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| Fitness | How to avoid muscle loss when doing endurance training at a calorie deficit | Feb 26 2008 01:07 (UTC) |
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Eat a ton of protein (mostly guys) and work out...but no matter what, unless your calories are high enough to build muscle your going to lose some muscle mass! I tried to keep all of mine, but ultimately I lost a ton! You have to decide what your goal really is...and doing triathlons will lean you out enough...make sure your hitting the gym and eating enough, remember if you build muscle your body will automatically burn more calories! Muscle burns more than fat! |
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| Fitness | Calories Burned in Spin Class | Feb 26 2008 01:04 (UTC) |
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| I started spinning less then a year ago...weighing in at over 321lbs...I burned the hours away on the bike and in 11 months have lost over 126lbs...trust me you burn a TON of calories on the bike! After a few months of this, you should add a little bit of running for even more cardio conditioning...WTG Keep it up! | |||
| Foods | EatNatural bars | Feb 26 2008 01:02 (UTC) |
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| yeah the calories would be way to high for a bar if that were the real numbers...what are the protein counts on these bars? | |||
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